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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,152.89, 16,730.38 and 4,038.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,152.89, 16,730.38 and 4,038.91 is: 6,058.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,152.89 : 16,730.38 = 4,038.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,152.89/16,730.38 = 4,038.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,152.89x = 16,730.38 × 4,038.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,152.89x = 67,572,499.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,572,499.09/11,152.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,058.74

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